Donald Trump: President of the United States — statements on the news and related coverage

Born	1946-06-14 · Queens
Party	Republican
Offices	President of the United States2017-01-20–presentPreceded by: Barack Obama
Education	University of Pennsylvania (BS)
Occupation	Politician, Businessman, Media personality

Approval

The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-10-15. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.

Pollster	Dates	Sample	Approve	Disapprove
RMG Research2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06 registered voters · 2,000	2026-09-28 – 2026-10-06	registered voters · 2,000	43%	56%
Pew Research Center2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04 adults · 5,062	2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04	adults · 5,062	30%	68%
TIPP Insights2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28 adults · 1,461	2026-08-25 – 2026-08-28	adults · 1,461	38%	52%
Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 registered voters · 951	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	registered voters · 951	37%	63%
Ipsos2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24 adults · 1,215	2026-08-21 – 2026-08-24	adults · 1,215	33%	65%

Statements

What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon,' predicts sharp drop in oil prices
At a campaign rally at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Arizona, Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and predicted a sharp fall in oil prices.
TTRT World 2026-10-15 06:33
Trump says Qatar offered to give the US a 747 after he sought to ‘borrow’ one
Donald Trump said Qatar offered to give the United States a 747 jet after he had sought to “borrow” one.
TTRT World 2026-10-15 05:58
Trump touts booming economy at Montana rally as supporters feel squeezed
U.S. inflation was reported at 3.7% over the past year. At a Wednesday rally in Kalispell, Montana, President Donald Trump said the country had “very little inflation.”
NNBC News 2026-10-15 05:20
Trump says advanced defense test range will be built in Montana
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans on Wednesday for a new defense “super range” in Montana to test advanced military technologies, including autonomous weapons, space systems, electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.
RReuters 2026-10-15 04:00
Kim Tests Submarine-Launched Missiles After Trump Floats Meeting
Pyongyang reported a test of strategic cruise missiles fired from a submarine, underscoring its military posture after Donald Trump again signaled interest in sitting down with Kim Jong Un.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-15 04:00
Trump says government leakers should ‘be shot’
At a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, Trump said people who leak information to the media should be shot. He accused news outlets of revealing the timing of US attacks on Iran and endangering military personnel, and called for severe punishment for leakers.
AAl Jazeera 2026-10-15 01:34
Trump Says Leakers Should Be Shot, Straying From Economic Pitch
At a campaign rally, Donald Trump called for executing people who leak information to the media while attacking coverage he viewed as critical of the Iran war.
BBloomberg News 2026-10-15 01:30
Trump says government officials who leak to media ‘should be shot’
Trump said government officials who leak information to the media “should be shot.” His administration has repeatedly sought to crack down on leaks to the media.
NNBC News 2026-10-15 00:22
Trump says he hopes Pope Leo gets better soon
Trump said on Wednesday that he hoped Pope Leo, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer, would recover quickly.
RReuters 2026-10-15 00:00
Trump says Iran made him promise not to kill its leaders again
Trump claimed Iran forced him to promise not to kill its leaders anymore and said nobody currently wants to be Iran’s president. He also alleged that Iran would attack the US West Coast and Europe if it had nuclear weapons. The report says the US and Israel went to war with Iran on February 28; after a June ceasefire understanding, Washington resumed large-scale strikes overnight on July 8 before signaling a shift toward tougher sanctions.
TTASS 2026-10-14 23:47

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WorldIs the Trump administration nervous about the Houthis? Analyst weighs in

As world leaders prepare to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, several Middle East flashpoints are fueling fears of a broader regional escalation. Renewed fighting in Yemen between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis has emerged as one of the most consequential developments, alongside fresh warnings between Washington and Tehran.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:02

Is the Trump administration nervous about the Houthis? Analyst weighs in

PoliticsRubio meets Japanese and South Korean allies ahead of Trump-China summit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met the foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan in New York on Monday, ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping scheduled for this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:00

Rubio meets Japanese and South Korean allies ahead of Trump-China summit

PoliticsCNN, Politico and MS NOW sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban

CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed suit Monday against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump barred them from covering the White House. The legal filing and Vice President Vance’s latest comments are at the center of the report.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:44

CNN, Politico and MS NOW sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban

TechTrump rejects calls to slow AI, launches ‘AI Force’ instead

US President Donald Trump says the country will appoint a new AI tsar and create an “AI Force,” while strongly defending the emerging industry amid growing public backlash. Rather than introduce regulation sought by some critics, Trump dismisses safety concerns as a “hoax.”

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:37

Trump rejects calls to slow AI, launches ‘AI Force’ instead

Politics3 media outlets sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban: ‘This threatens press freedom’

CNN, Politico and MS NOW sued the Trump administration on Monday after President Donald Trump barred them from covering the White House. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach reports on the filing and Vice President Vance’s latest comments.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:23

3 media outlets sue Trump administration over White House coverage ban: ‘This threatens press freedom’

PoliticsLive updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump to restore White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing Trump after being denied access to the White House. Trump is also set to meet New York City Mayor Mamdani in New York and says his planned arch would become a “military complex.”

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:19

Live updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump to restore White House access

PoliticsWhite House press pool TV channels refuse to cover events with Trump

Major US television companies say they will stop providing live coverage of White House press-pool events involving President Donald Trump, following the administration’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Politico reported that the move could disrupt the distribution of photos and video from Trump’s activities at the UN General Assembly.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:11

White House press pool TV channels refuse to cover events with Trump

WorldUS-China relations: Trump, Xi expected to discuss trade, tariffs, AI and geopolitical issues

China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from 23 to 25 September. Ahead of the trip, high-level talks are said to have produced agreements on artificial intelligence and trade, with attention turning to what may emerge from the summit.

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CCNAOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 15:01

US-China relations: Trump, Xi expected to discuss trade, tariffs, AI and geopolitical issues

PoliticsWhat Could Trump and Xi Talk About at the Summit?

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to have a wide range of issues to discuss when they meet at the White House on Thursday. Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall outlines what to watch for.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 15:00

What Could Trump and Xi Talk About at the Summit?

PoliticsUS-China relations: Xi to visit Washington from 23 to 25 September for talks with Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from 23 to 25 September and meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. Before the trip, senior US and Chinese officials concluded what they called highly productive and constructive discussions in New York. They agreed to create a new AI dialogue, including a system for notifying each other about incidents that could threaten national security.

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CCNAOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 14:36

US-China relations: Xi to visit Washington from 23 to 25 September for talks with Trump